Clinical Assistant /Associate Professor - OMFS

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor – OMFS Full‑time position (4 days per week, 52 weeks per year) within the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, Sacramento Campus. Successful candidates must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Pacific campus. Position Summary Primary purpose: active participation in pre‑doctoral teaching and patient care across the pre‑doctoral program and clinical services. Responsibilities Pre‑doctoral program Didactic, pre‑clinical, and clinical teaching to dental students (lecture, block rotation, elective course). Supervise patients’ clinical care in the Sacramento clinic. Provide academic advisement and guidance to dental students. Participate in Personalized Instructional Programs and student research projects. Patient care Provide emergency care to patients as needed. Provide elective oral and maxillofacial surgery services beyond the scope of the pre‑doctoral student program (e.g., dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, sedation). Provide elective and emergency oral and maxillofacial surgery services in the Pacific Sacramento Ambulatory Surgery Center. Option to participate in faculty practice plan. Service to the dental school and professional community Participate in committees, interprofessional programs, school‑wide activities, and local & regional professional organizations. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of curriculum management for oral and maxillofacial surgery. Current, evidence‑based clinical practice. Promotion of the dental school mission, vision, and core values. Ability to lead and function in an active change environment; excellent communication skills; maintain professional composure; critical thinking and collaboration. Minimum 3 years of practice experience. DDS/DMD from an ADA‑accredited school of dentistry or equivalent. Completion of an advanced education program in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Current ACLS certification. Licensed or licensure‑eligible in California. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of competency‑based education and assessment methodology, modern pedagogical concepts, trends in oral health education, and dental accreditation standards. Inspire excellence and promote innovation. Previous experience in an academic setting, hospital, or ambulatory surgery center. Board certification desired. Behavior consistent with core values of the Dugoni School. Experience and sensitivity working with diverse populations; demonstrated experience advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion; ability to engage culturally responsive practices. Physical Requirements General office/administrative/direct patient care with frequent computer use. Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking. Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs. Hiring Range $200,000.00 – $250,000.00 per year. Anti-Discrimination / EEO Statement University of the Pacific is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of the Pacific